Jim Cooke

James "Jim" Cooke (1943-1985) was an American mercenary and former Green Beret. Cooke was hired by Oliver Bennett in his mission of assisting Alejandro Arius, the deposed dictator of the South American city-state of Val Verde, in reclaiming his position. Cooke assisted in the killing of retired Colonel John Matrix's former team members as well as faking Bennett's death in an explosion.

Cooke drove Matrix, Bennett, as well as Cooke's fellow mercenaries Martin Henriquez and David Sully to the Los Angeles airport where Matrix and his escorts were dropped off. Later, Cooke attempted to rendezvous with Sully at the Sunspot Motel, but was met by Cindy Brewer at the door. Brewer masqueraded as Sully's one-night stand while Matrix hid behind the door. As Cooke entered, Matrix ambushed him from behind, beginning a lengthy brawl in Sully's room as well as next door, where an adult film was being shot.

Despite Cooke possessing a Model 67 revolver, he was disarmed and thrown onto a piece of splintered wood, where his abdomen was punctured. When Matrix attempted to interrogate him, Cooke died as blood pooled out of his mouth.